Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Suitland, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,410
Population
24,459
Renter Mix
64% Rent
Affordable living, right outside of DC.
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Samuel Taylor Suit, a 19th-century landowner and senator, left his name on this Prince George's County community just a mile outside Washington, D.C., and today Suitland carries that legacy as a grounded, accessible alternative to city living. Suitland Parkway connects residents to the heart of the capital, while the Green Line Metro station makes car-free commuting a real option. The community sits within reach of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the Washington Navy Yard, and everyday conveniences like grocery stores, local eateries, and green spaces are woven into the neighborhood's compact five-square-mile footprint.
Renters here will find a solid mix of garden-style apartment communities, townhomes, and low-rise buildings that offer more space than what DC proper typically provides at comparable prices. Whether you're searching for a studio or a multi-bedroom unit, the rental landscape is more accessible than much of the surrounding metro area. The nearby Census Bureau headquarters is a major local employer, and the Suitland Federal Center anchors the area with steady economic activity, giving this quiet Maryland community a sense of purpose that goes well beyond its size.
Explore the City
Get all your shopping done in Suitland's shopping centers.
William Beanes Community Center is in Suitland - Silver Hill's Parks and Recreation Department.
Park Berkshire Neighborhood Park provides green space in Suitland.
Suitland residents grab a cup of coffee at the neighborhood Starbucks.
Suitland residents can stock up on groceries at the nearby Forestville Aldi.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,505
Average: $81,362
Education
4,829
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,339
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Suitland has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
64%
Non-Renters
36%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Suitland, MD is $1,123 for a studio, $1,403 for one bedroom, $1,609 for two bedrooms, and $2,181 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Suitland has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,403/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$2,814/month
1,399 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,990/month
815 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,009/month
934 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Suitland, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Benjamin Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy
Public
Grades K-8
Benjamin Foulois Creative and Performing Arts Academy
Public
Grades K-8
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Suitland Bog
- Fort Dupont Park
- Oxon Cove Park
- Walker Mill Regional Park
- Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.